Reagan Institute: Majority of Americans Want U.S. Engaged in World Affairs

June 18, 2024
On Base

About 54% of Americans want U.S. policymakers to be engaged in international affairs, according to a Ronald Reagan Institute survey, as reported by Military Times.

The number is up from around 40% in the past three years the institute conducted the survey.

“The American people want the United States to lead on the global stage, especially in light of conflict and chaos unraveling around the world—and they support President Reagan’s peace through strength philosophy,” Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim said in a press release.

DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders

June 18, 2024
On Base

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